Cryptocephalus luteolus
This record describes Cryptocephalus luteolus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pronotum light red, elytra cream yellow with brown markings on second, fourth, and sixth intervals (fig, 66) Cryptocephalus luteolus Newman Det. E. G. Riley, 1990 Sanford, Seminole County, Florida 7-21-1927 spmn in the TAMUIC Type Locality: near St. John's [sic] Bluff, [Duval Co.] E. Florida by Edward Doubleday, Esq. Newman's type is in London (British Museum?) Cryptocephalus sanfordi Blatchley, 1913 was described from 2 specimens beaten from willow near Sanford, [Seminole Co.] Florida, March 25th.- 27th., 1901. White only had access to two specimens, from Florida and Texas (with no further data)
Wikipedia reference for Cryptocephalus luteolus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocephalus_luteolus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Cryptocephalini
- Genus
- Cryptocephalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX , se.GA to c.FL (Alachua, Duval, Marion, Seminole Cos.) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Reported from Willow - Salix
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryptocephalus luteolus Newman, 1840
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cryptocephalus luteolus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Cryptocephalus luteolus (4)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) pearld, all rights reserved, uploaded by pearld | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Edward Ruden
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryptocephalus luteolus
What is Cryptocephalus luteolus?
Cryptocephalus luteolus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cryptocephalus luteolus?
2.8 mm
How do you identify Cryptocephalus luteolus?
Pronotum light red, elytra cream yellow with brown markings on second, fourth, and sixth intervals (fig, 66) Cryptocephalus luteolus Newman Det. E. G. Riley, 1990 Sanford, Seminole County, Florida 7-21-1927 spmn in the TAMUIC
Where is Cryptocephalus luteolus found?
Range: TX , se.GA to c.FL (Alachua, Duval, Marion, Seminole Cos.) - Map
What does Cryptocephalus luteolus eat?
The diet of the Cryptocephalus luteolus includes Reported from Willow - Salix.